Change Quote by John of the Cross
“To love is to be transformed into what we love. To love God is therefore to be transformed into God.”
About This Quote
Source Mystical Treatise: Dark Night of the Soul, 1577
Love transforms the lover into the beloved; divine love reshapes humanity into God.
In simple terms: Love changes you into what you love.
Key Takeaway
Seek transformation through love.
Themes
spirituality
transformation
divine love
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community service
- ethical living
Key Concepts
mysticism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love alter your self‑perception?
- What practices foster divine transformation?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty may resist profound change.
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